Alexander Pyles

Writer

Alexander Pyles oversees coverage of the Maryland State House, Baltimore City Hall and elections. He previously was Ravens and NFL editor, and before that was high school sports editor. Before joining The Baltimore Sun in 2013, he was the State House reporter for The (Maryland) Daily Record. Pyles has taught at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism since 2012.

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The Ravens started this season, their 20th in the NFL, 0-2. But there's plenty of good memories to look back on. Click the captions above for a look at the greatest moments in the franchise's history. Using our football app? Tap here for the content. apyles@baltsun.com twitter.com/aapyles

Donald Trump paused on Monday from answering questions about how he would run the country to address a matter of the utmost importance in Baltimore. Is Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco elite? "I think Joe Flacco is actually a very elite quarterback," Trump said. "He won a Super Bowl. He did it, really...

Well, not many people saw that coming. But it's really no reason to panic. The Ravens, a trendy Super Bowl pick, lost to the Oakland Raiders, a perennially-bad team already competing for the role of NFL's worst in 2015 after a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Before Sunday, the Ravens were...

The receiver who made his living making plays downfield in Baltimore was back at it Sunday. Torrey Smith, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in the offseason, caught six passes for 120 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers (whom he often torched while with the Ravens), including a 75-yard...

That 19-13 loss to the Denver Broncos didn't scare Jon Meoli much in the Week 2 NFL Power Rankings on the Sports Blitz, where the Ravens fell to No. 7. Other media weren't feeling quite so hopeful. Here's where the Ravens rank across the Internet: -> ESPN: No. 12 No offensive touchdowns and 173...

Just a few seasons ago, new Ravens outside linebacker Jason Babin was among the NFL's most effective pass rushers. Playing for the Tennessee Titans in 2010, Babin had 12.5 sacks. The next season, he was third in the NFL with 18 sacks while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now 35 years old,...

The Ravens fell out of the top 10 this year in Forbes' annual valuation of NFL franchises. The Ravens are the league's 12th most valuable franchise in this year's rankings, the first time since 2012 they finished outside of the top 10. The Ravens were valued 10th last year and ninth the year before...